December 9, 2018 — Second Sunday of Advent Rev. Alison Quin Today’s Readings: Baruch 5:1-9 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 Canticle 4 or 16 Tragic Downfall – Inevitable? I just finished a Thomas Hardy novel—The Mayor of Casterbridge—that I have not looked at since I was forced to read it at...

November 25, 2018 — Last (27th) Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday Rev. Alison Quin Today’s Readings: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19) Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 Christ the King? It is Christ the King Sunday. I have to say that I feel deeply ambivalent about the whole idea...

Our Advent bible study will meet for three sessions: EITHER on Wednesdays at 7pm in Beth Lewis (Dec. 6th, 12th and 20th) OR on Thursdays at 9am at the Rondout United Methodist Church (Dec. 7th, 13th and 21st). Led by the Rev. Alison Quin and the Rev. Caroline Berninger. Come...

We give thanks to God who has blessed us with enough to share with others. We give thanks to all who gave toys, gift cards, coats, hats, mittens and more to make a child’s Christmas happier. Thanks to Tammy Basten for organizing the Toy Drive, her team of volunteers for...

The Cosmic Prayer The Cosmic Prayer, also called the Cosmic Walk, was created as an interactive meditation on the story of the universe. Participants follow the timeline while the major events in the history of the universe and our earth are narrated. The text was written by Sister Miriam MacGillis based...

To view Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Christmas message, click here. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Christmas message 2018 ‘Love came down at Christmas, because God so loved the world, that he gave, even to the point of risking his own son’ The text of the presiding bishop’s message follows: Presiding Bishop...

On Sunday, January 13th, we will hold our annual parish meeting to elect vestry members, review the last year and next year’s budget, and engage in discussion about our mission and ministry. Elbert Rogers is rotating off the vestry–Tony McGinty has been nominated and has accepted the nomination to run...

Riding the Rapids of Sorrow, Loss and Gratitude A Circle of Courage Retreat Saturday, November 3 and/or Saturday, November 17, 2018* 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We warmly invite you to join a day-long retreat based on the work of Francis Weller, psychotherapist, writer and “soul...

Our missionary friends, Monica Vega and Heidi Schmidt, will be visiting Christ the King on Sunday, Oct. 21st. They will be at both services to share their experiences as missionaries who work in Argentina, working with families in a poor community, helping them as they seek to change their lives.

Please join us for a potluck supper, conversation about faith, fellowship and prayer every other Wed. night from 6-8pm. Our first supper is Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. This is a chance to explore our faith together, ask questions and ponder the mystery of God, while making new friends. Hope you can...

May 6, 2018 — Sixth Sunday of Easter Rev. Alison Quin Readings: Acts 10:44-48 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Psalm 98 …As I Have Loved You “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Shortly before his death, Jesus sat with his beloved disciples...

April 29, 2019 — Fifth Sunday of Easter Rev. Janet Vincent Today’s Readings: Acts 8:26-40 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Psalm 22:24-30 Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life More information on the hymn for which this sermon is named and its author, George Herbert. [AUDIO ONLY]